Explore the best of Hanoi and its surroundings on a 5-day tour. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Quarter, learn how to make egg coffee, and visit the Quang Phu Cau and Chuong conical hat villages. Take a day trip to Ninh Binh and explore the UNESCO-listed Trang An. Finally, cruise around Halong Bay.
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Arrive in Hanoi to a warm welcome and a private seater car will pick you up head to your preferred accommodation - a hotel or NYNA House. Take a break to recharge and enjoy a delicious lunch. Hanoi offers a diverse culinary experience, with famous options like Pho and Banh Mi, as well as countless other tantalising treats.
Kickstart your Hanoi adventure with a unique experience: an Egg Coffee making class. After savouring your homemade creation, embark on a captivating walking tour through Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Day 2: Hanoi – Quang Phu Cau – Chuong Conical Hat village – Ha Thai lacquerware village
Get picked up by your tour leader then head to the destination. Visit Ha Thai village, which has been producing lacquerware since the 17th century. Learn traditional artwork and craft your own lacquer product following the guidance.
Visit Chuong Village - The traditional conical hat making village. Observe the process of making the hat and paint it on your own. Have a family meal at the local artisan’s house or at a riverside restaurant, depending on how large the group will be.
Visit Quang Phu Cau village, take a walk to the centre of the village, visit several ancient houses, and discover the artistry of incense making at a charming village. Visit the biggest incense factory in the town, learn how incense is made from scratch.
Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi
After breakfast, take a 2-hour drive to Ninh Binh province. Visit Hoa Lu Temple, the first capital of Vietnam, and have a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a boat trip to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as Sang Cave, Toi Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave.
Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave. Walk up almost 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Return to Hanoi and get dropped off at the hotel.
Day 4: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay, 6 hours on cruise
Be picked up at your hotel and return on the new Highway (Hanoi-Hai Phong-Quang Ninh). Stop over for a rest on the way. Arrival at Tuan Chau Island. Welcome aboard and have Vietnamese traditional Lunch with seafood while cruising though the amazing rocks: Incense Burner, Cock fighting.
Explore Sung Sot- Surprising grotto, the longest, biggest, and the most beautiful grotto of Ha Long Bay. Discover Luon Cave (water cave) and visit Titop island. Swim and trek to the top of Titop peak for a panoramic view of the bay. Enjoy a sunset party on the cruise with red wine, French fries, cakes, and fruits. Return to Ha Long harbour then back to Hanoi.
Day 5: Departure
Check out from the hotel and go to the airport.
